How many proscar tablets should I add in a 60 ml of Minoxidil bottle to make a 0.1% topical Finasteride?

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I want to quit oral finasteride due to side effects. Topical finasteride is not available in our country. I want to know How many proscar tablets should I add in a 60 ml of minoxidil 5% bottle to make a 0.1% topical finasteride .

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Oh, it's not so simple. Adding finasteride to this solution does not guarantee it gets into the scalp. That's the challenge and complexity of topical finasteride. Most topical finasteride solutions add some type of lipid - soy phosphatidyl choline or liposomes.  One can not simply add finasteride pills to minoxidil solutions.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

when using any kind of prescription medication, it has to be under the supervision of a medical doctor. You meed to see a hair loss specialist to get the proper care and treatment.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Finasteride tambles when dissolved in any solution will not be absorbed through the skin to be effective

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